Enrollment
537
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Felton, CA
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Lorenzo Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063474005863
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Felton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Felton, CA.
School address
District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063474005863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Lorenzo Valley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Felton, California, enrolling 537 students.
At 20.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.2% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the California average.
With 537 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,277 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #720.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding San Lorenzo Valley Unified spends $13,215 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
San Lorenzo Valley Unified also operates San Lorenzo Valley High (578 students) and Boulder Creek Elementary (416 students) alongside San Lorenzo Valley Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Lorenzo Valley Elementary compares
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Lorenzo Valley Unified, which includes San Lorenzo Valley Elementary.
$13,215
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 41.5%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How San Lorenzo Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slvusd Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Lorenzo Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
How many students attend San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Felton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
19.2% of students at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Felton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Lorenzo Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Felton?
By Resource Investment Index, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Felton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Felton on the city page.
Is San Lorenzo Valley Elementary a good school?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Lorenzo Valley Unified?
Besides San Lorenzo Valley Elementary, San Lorenzo Valley Unified also operates San Lorenzo Valley High (578 students), Boulder Creek Elementary (416 students), and San Lorenzo Valley Middle (396 students). See the San Lorenzo Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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